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Subomi Plumptre’s Volition Cap to roll out app after securing SEC license for assets management
License validates African model that leverages traditional cooperatives
Can FG’s Virtual Hospital effectively reduce the trend of Nigerians seeking medical attention abroad?
The Nigerian government announced a new telehealth platform called NigComHealth to improve quality healthcare delivery and reduce medical…
Nigerians may yet embrace eNaira if FG commits to G7’s resolution of transparency, data protection and sound economics
On October 25, 2021, The Federal government of Nigeria launched the country’s Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC), the…
Digital lending, other digital strategies see FCMB grow digital revenues by 25% in Q1 2023
FCMB Group Plc has released its financial results for the first quarter of 2023, showcasing the remarkable success…
MTN to connect 10 African countries with new $320 million fibre optic cable network
Bayobab, a subsidiary of MTN Group, has announced a collaboration with Africa50 to build a terrestrial fibre optic…
Nigeria’s Prembly partners Namibia’s financial regulator to build a digital identity framework for the country
Namibia offers a strong potential for tech innovation and development, with a 71.2% economically active population and a…
Limited charging infrastructure and other problems with Nigeria’s 30% electric vehicles production plan
The Nigerian government recently ratified the National Automotive Industry Development Plan (NADIP) which, according to the Minister of…
Newly founded African fund, Infinite Partners acquires South Africa’s e4 in landmark $52m deal
A newly founded Africa-focused private equity company based in South African, Infinite Partners, has led the acquisition of…
Gricd rebrands as ‘Figorr’, raises $1.5m seed fund to support data-driven insurance for perishable goods
Gricd, a technology company that develops Internet-of-Things-powered solutions to support the last-mile delivery of perishable goods, has secured…
“Uber and Bolt are trying to hijack and impose a yellow union over the e-hailing industry” -Drivers’ union
As the battle for control of the Nigerian e-hailing space continues to heat up between e-hailing companies, Uber…
